Univar Solutions
Packaging Support Lead
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Location Middlesbrough (with some travel to other sites)
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role as Packaging Support Lead, in Middlesbrough with travel to other production facilities in the North of England.
The purpose of the role is to lead site-based packaging activities, including:
- Container inspections
- Container washouts
- Packaging counts
- Transactional governance for packaging
The role is key in:
- Reducing packaging-related expenses
- Supporting sales with container availability
- Ensuring a safe working environment
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
ESHQ
- Become competent in the inspection and testing procedures for various container types
- Support the development and implementation of a packaging washout schedule, including robust startup and shutdown procedures
- Report accidents, incidents, and near misses to the relevant staff
- Co-operate on H&S, training, legislation, and environmental matters
- Ensure good housekeeping practices and maintain site standards, including security
- Manage and reduce risk using tools like Risk Assessments, Competence Development, and Safety Critical Task Analysis with related follow-ups
- Report defects and breakdowns following company processes and procedures
Cost Management
- Lead site-based packaging improvement initiatives in collaboration with the continuous improvement lead
- Conduct regular packaging counts with compliance to SAP transaction processes
- Support preparation of CAPEX budgets with the container manager
- Participate in monthly Fleet Analysis Reviews with Finance, highlighting improvement opportunities
- Report packaging improvement opportunities
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Service Excellence
- Enhance inventory availability through proactive improvements and risk communication
- Ensure clear communication of relevant KPIs focused on container availability
- Align inspection priorities with product demand, working collaboratively with the engineering department and container manager
- Proactively review the number of containers in engineering inspection, highlighting risks for the following quarter
- Liaise with the container manager and production on stock levels to optimize container turn times
- Support investigations and resolutions for customer complaints, quality non-conformities (QNs), and shortages, implementing corrective actions
People
- Maintain strong relationships with operations and commercial teams
- Help maintain and update process maps for container and packaging processes for clarity on container transactions
- Behave as an effective team member across site departments, fostering cross-functional collaboration and sharing best practices
Requirements
- Attention to detail
- Hands-on/practical approach
- Good computer and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads
- Ideal background: Experience in the chemical manufacturing or chemical distribution industry (not mandatory but preferred)
- Preferred qualification: Forklift licence (company will provide training for successful candidates)
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About the Company
Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential for daily life – from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used in construction, cleaning, and more. Our team of over 9,500 employees supports our vision to redefine distribution and position us as the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor worldwide.
Total Rewards & Benefits
Our Total Rewards package includes:
- Market-aligned pay and incentives
- Comprehensive benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Commitment to Sustainability: Univar Solutions provides sustainable industry solutions, helping communities stay healthy, fed, clean, and safe.
Culture & Inclusion
We are committed to:
- A diverse workforce
- An inclusive culture that acknowledges individual experiences and expertise
- Employee Resource Networks for career development and industry impact
Diversity & Equality: Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
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